Rio 2016 Olympics news

Olympic showjumper to retire from national team

'He's a legend in his own lifetime, a complete horseman and a man who is deeply involved in the development of the sport'

Tales from Rio: ‘We had no money; I did Polly Pocket commercials to pay for lessons’

Meet the friendly, fun and bouncy jet-setting rider of Ben Maher’s former horse Tripple X III who used to act in ads for toys

Rio showjumping: France lands another team gold medal, plus there's a jump-off for bronze

The French riders secured top spot today without their final rider having to jump, while there was a thrilling jump-off for bronze

Britain's Nick Skelton and Ben Maher both qualify for Rio showjumping individual final

There was good news for Team GB at the Olympics today as Britain's two showjumpers still in the contest both pulled off good rounds to qualify for the individual medal decider on Friday

H&H Live: Rio Olympics showjumping team round two

Follow the jumping action from the second team round at the Rio Olympic Games via our live and interactive written commentary service

What time do the British showjumpers go in Rio today and when are the team medals decided?

All the essential info you need to follow today's competition in Rio, including when Ben Maher and Nick Skelton will ride as they fight to keep their medal hopes alive

British combination withdraw from Olympics

British showjumping team manager Di Lampard said the horse was being treated in the veterinary clinic at the Games last night and is in "very good hands"

Further disqualifications under blood rules and an official protest in Rio showjumping

Two team riders were disqualified in today's Rio showjumping for misuse of the spurs, while Britain crashed out and one nation made an appeal

Irish showjumper Greg Broderick's Rio journey over as he fails to qualify for next round

Ireland's sole showjumper at the Olympics is out of the competition after further faults today

Tales from Rio: A million reasons to love this rider

Meet the handsome showjumper who is a graphic designer, father of three and competing at his third Games — in his second discipline, on a horse called Alan

No team showjumping medal for Britain: defending champions out of the Rio Olympics

Problems for all four British riders today mean that London 2012 gold medallists Britain will definitely not win a team showjumping medal in Rio

Quadruple Olympic gold medallist criticises judging of Irish dressage rider in Rio

A German rider with four Olympic golds under her belt has spoken out over the low final score awarded to Ireland's Judy Reynolds at the Rio Games

Tales from Rio: 'My last Olympics was 28 years ago — in a different discipline'

Meet the record-breaking rider who is returning to the Olympics — in a different sport — nearly three decades after his first appearance

H&H Live: Rio Olympics showjumping team round one

Follow the showjumping action from the first round of the team competition at the Rio Olympic Games via our live and interactive written commentary service

What time do the British showjumpers ride in the Olympic team competition?

The draw for the first round of the team competition has taken place — find out when Britain's riders will take to the arena in Rio tomorrow

Emotional Charlotte Dujardin takes individual gold in Rio dressage: 'It's on the cards to retire Valegro'

The British rider was well ahead of the competition today with a flawless test on Valegro, who was almost certainly making his last championship appearance

Adelinde Cornelissen responds to rumours Parzival suffered a hairline fracture in Rio

The Dutch dressage rider has spoken out about rumours circulating that her horse Parzival was withdrawn from the Rio Olympics due to a fracture

Pippa Roome's Rio blog: why don't the big screens show the sport?

H&H's reporter in Rio gives an update on a day away from equestrianism (apart from fun on the FEI stand) and wonders why the big screens at Rio don't show the Games action

Welcome back: Rio horses return to home soil

It seems like only yesterday that the first batch of horses heading to the Olympics took to the skies to Rio. Here we take a look at those who have already returned to more familiar surroundings

Injured British groom update: ‘I could hear Charlotte Dujardin shouting, ‘He needs an ambulance!’’

Leading horses from the wrong side may have contributed to his Rio prize-giving accident, says British groom Robbie Sanderson, but praises the care he recieved